For many of us, the past year has felt a bit like the movie Groundhog Day. Well, this coming Tuesday, February 2, is the real thing, and there are some interesting ways for you and your family to experience, and learn about the origins of, this unique celebration.

It’s raining in the desert! What a gift. And in much of the rest of the country, it’s cold outside, which means most of us are inside today. Here is an activity to keep you occupied creatively while the weather outside does what it will.

We’ve talked about storytelling before, a few months (or maybe it was years? Who knows anymore…) ago. But this storytelling activity is a very exciting and unique way of going about it, because your family tells the story together, one piece at a time!

We mean it! This week, really *watch* the sunset, together, as a family. Sometimes the simplest things, done with intention, can become truly special experiences.

With the coming of Epiphany, we mark the arrival of the Wise Men in Bethlehem. And just as they came bearing gifts for Baby Jesus, your family can celebrate the occasion through gifts – but not the kind you make or buy (we just spent months doing that). Instead, share your gifts with each other by teaching each other something you know!